Seafood:

• 1 1/2-2 lbs fresh crab (cleaned, cracked, and prepped)

Chilli Spice Paste (blend together):

• 5 dried red chilies (soaked in warm water)

• 2 fresh red chilies

• 5 cloves garlic

• 3 shallots

• 1-inch ginger

• 1 tbsp fermented shrimp paste or 1 tsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp oil (for blending)

Sauce Base:

• 3 tbsp tomato ketchup

• 2 tbsp chili sauce (sambal oelek or sriracha)

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp oyster sauce

• 2 tsp sugar (or to taste)

• 1 tbsp vinegar (white or rice vinegar)

• 1 cup chicken stock or water

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)

• 2 tbsp oil

Garnish:

• Fresh cilantro

• Optional: sliced scallions, lime wedges